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question 8
eukaryotic cells spend most of their cell cycle in which phase?

1. interphase
2. prophase
3. metaphase
4. telophase

Explanation:

Eukaryotic cells have a cell cycle consisting of interphase (where the cell grows, replicates DNA, and prepares for division) and mitotic phase (which includes prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase). Interphase is the longest - lasting part of the cell cycle. Prophase is the start of mitosis where chromatin condenses, metaphase is when chromosomes align at the equator, and telophase is the end of mitosis with the formation of new nuclear envelopes. Since interphase is the phase for growth and preparation (and is much longer in duration compared to the mitotic phase sub - stages), it is the phase where cells spend most of their cell cycle.

Answer:

1. interphase